The Up, Up & Away Under the Sea Charity Gala be in the logbooks now, and what a treasure of a night it was! A hearty 116 guests joined our crew beneath the waves, where the decor swept us into a magical, sea-worthy realm fit for Poseidon himself. From shimmering shells to glowing jellyfish lights, ‘twas like walkin’ through a dream spun from coral and stardust.

We gave away near $7,000 in glorious prizes—aye, enough bounty to make even the greediest buccaneer blush! Raffles, games, and cheers filled the night air, with laughter echoing across our watery world.

But ‘twas not just about merriment and doubloons. We raised our glasses high to mark the conclusion of our Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities grant—a mighty boost that kept our ship steady through stormy seas. With hearts full of gratitude, we paid tribute to Anielle Beaulieu and Linda Warren-Camus, two bright stars in our crew who finished their two-year voyages with us. Fair winds to ye both!

The galley was unmatched, thanks to the fine folks at Americana—servin’ up a feast so fine even the saltiest seadog went back for seconds. The service? As sharp and swift as a sword drawn at sea.

And best of all, me hearties—we raised a whopping $13,810 in treasure for our support ‘n education programs t’ be delivered to those in our community livin’ with ‘n affected by epilepsy, arr! Every gold coin helps us sail further and do more.

So, from the bottom of the briny deep—thank ye to all who charted this course with us. ‘Til next time, may yer sails be full, and yer hearts even fuller.

—Captain Kristin “No Thumbs” & the Epilepsy Niagara Crew

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Words from the Deck!

Avast ye! Gather ‘round and lend an ear to the openin’ remarks and fine speeches from the Epilepsy Niagara crew—the wind beneath our sails!

First up, the crowd gave a mighty cheer as the legendary Bob Romeo returned to the helm! Aye, the ol’ sea dog himself graced the stage once more, charm drippin’ like seawater from a leaky hull. Welcome back, Cap’n Bob!

Then came a message straight from the heart, as special guest speaker Jessie Jones took to the deck. Her words cut through the waves and warmed every soul in the room. A true starfish among barnacles!

So hoist yer hats and give a hearty clap—these fine folks filled our sails with purpose and pride.

Check out the full speeches below, ye scallywags!

OUR SPONSORS

“All Hands on Deck!” Sponsor

Our “Chart a Course” Sponsors

“Man Overboard!” Sponsors

Stavroula Laskaris

Eleftheria Morfidis

& Our “Shiver Me Timbers” Sponsor

Many hearty thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters! Without ye, our Up, Up & Away Charity Gala series wouldn’t be possible, arr!

Behold! Some Snapshots o’ the Night, Me Hearties!

Feast yer eyes upon these treasures from our grand voyage Under the Sea! From fanciful finery to deep-sea decor, laughter to loot, here be just a few glimpses o’ the merriment that filled the night.

– Smiles wider than a whale’s grin
– Tables dressed finer than a captain’s quarters
– A crew o’ landlubbers turned sea-farin’ gala-goers
– Honoured mates Anielle and Linda gettin’ the send-off they deserve
– Prizes aplenty, enough to fill Davy Jones’ locker!

So hoist yer spyglass and take a look—these moments be more golden than buried treasure. Arrr, what a night to remember!

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